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Heavy equipment operator training in Louisiana

14 heavy equipment operator programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these heavy equipment operator programs, and Louisiana has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Heavy equipment operators drive and control the machines that build roads, bridges and buildings. Most have a high school diploma and learn on the job or in a three- or four-year apprenticeship, and many need a commercial driver's license to haul their equipment between jobsites.1 In Louisiana, 8 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 14 programs

How much does heavy equipment operator training cost in Louisiana?

$2,275 to $5,242 is what most heavy equipment operator programs in Louisiana cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $800 to $6,200

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
4 to 12 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Louisiana may also offer heavy equipment operator training. How these figures are made

Is there free heavy equipment operator training in Louisiana?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Heavy equipment operator training in Monroe, New Orleans, Alexandria and other Louisiana cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas.

All 14 heavy equipment operator programs in Louisiana approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personEducation and courses

    Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2

    Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe

    Education and courses

    Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    School website, Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2 at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2 at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $800

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personEducation and courses

    Heavy Equipment Operator Level 3

    Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe

    Education and courses

    Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    School website, Heavy Equipment Operator Level 3 at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator Level 3 at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,000

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personEducation and courses

    Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 Basics

    Louisiana Delta Community College

    Monroe

    Education and courses

    Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,870
    School website, Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 Basics at Louisiana Delta Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 Basics at Louisiana Delta Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,870

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    NCCER Heavy Equipment

    Delgado Community College

    New Orleans

    No diploma needed

    Delgado Community College, New Orleans · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,200
    School website, NCCER Heavy Equipment at Delgado Community College
    More details about NCCER Heavy Equipment at Delgado Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,200

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus

    Baton Rouge

    No diploma needed

    Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus, Baton Rouge · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Operator at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator at Baton Rouge Community College- Mid City Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Fletcher Technical Community College

    Schriever

    No diploma needed

    Fletcher Technical Community College, Schriever · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Operator at Fletcher Technical Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator at Fletcher Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,500

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    Delgado Community College

    New Orleans

    No diploma needed

    Delgado Community College, New Orleans · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,877
    School website, Heavy Equipment Operator at Delgado Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator at Delgado Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,877

  • Crane operator and riggingIn personNo diploma needed

    Mobile Crane Operator Training

    Lamar State College-Orange

    Orange, TX

    No diploma needed

    Lamar State College-Orange, Orange, TX · Crane operator and rigging · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    School website, Mobile Crane Operator Training at Lamar State College-Orange
    More details about Mobile Crane Operator Training at Lamar State College-Orange
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,500

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heavy Equipment Operator Training

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College

    Alexandria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,054
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Operator Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,025
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,054

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Equipment Operation

    Pearl River Community College

    Poplarville, MS

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pearl River Community College, Poplarville, MS · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Louisiana; Louisiana approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,470
    Program website, Construction Equipment Operation at Pearl River Community College
    More details about Construction Equipment Operation at Pearl River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,470

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Equipment Operation

    Nunez Community College

    Chalmette

    No diploma needed

    Nunez Community College, Chalmette · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, Heavy Equipment Operation at Nunez Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operation at Nunez Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,500

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator

    Northwest Louisiana Technical College

    Minden

    No diploma needed

    Northwest Louisiana Technical College, Minden · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,659
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Vehicle Operator at Northwest Louisiana Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $406
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,659

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Heavy Equipment Operator

    South Louisiana Community College

    Lafayette

    No diploma needed

    South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Operator at South Louisiana Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator at South Louisiana Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,000

  • Heavy equipment operator courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Heavy Equipment Operator Training-Workforce Training

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College

    Alexandria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria · Heavy equipment operator course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,200
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Operator Training-Workforce Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    More details about Heavy Equipment Operator Training-Workforce Training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,200

How to pay for heavy equipment operator training in Louisiana

WIOA funding can pay for heavy equipment operator training in Louisiana

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for heavy equipment operator training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for heavy equipment operator training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Heavy equipment operator training in Louisiana

programs with a price cost under $2,000
3 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
2nd of 13
most heavy equipment operator programs of any state, after Texas and Ohio
3rd

State comparisons use the same figures as the heavy equipment operator training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Louisiana heavy equipment operator program numbers come from

Which Louisiana heavy equipment operator programs are on this list?

These are the heavy equipment operator programs Louisiana approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Louisiana offers.

How Louisiana heavy equipment operator program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some heavy equipment operator programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the Louisiana figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.

Other training in Louisiana

Sources for the facts about heavy equipment operator training in Louisiana

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Equipment Operators
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns